What is Silica Aerogel Market?
Aerogels are the Very Low-Density Solids That Show a High Degree of Porosity, High Specific Surface Area, & Superlative Energy Damping (Thermal, Acoustic, & Impact) Properties. Silica Aerogels Have High Surface Areas, are Highly Porous & Lightweight. They Can Also be Chemically Modified to Suit Specific Applications. Silica Aerogels Can be Reinforced With Other Materials Such as Glass, Mineral, Or Carbon Fibers in Order to Strengthen its Tensile Strength. They Are Regarded as a Potential Candidate for Future Superinsulation Systems in Aeronautics Where Weight & Space Savings are Fundamental Requirements. Frequent Changes in the Environmental Landscape & Strict Regulations Have Caused an Increase in the Focus & Rising Demand for Silica Aerogels for Insulated Systems in Industrial Applications
The market study is being classified by Type (Blanket, Panel, Powder, Granules and Others), by Application (Building & Construction, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aerospace & Marine, Performance Coatings and Others) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Aspen Aerogels (United States), Cabot Corporation (United States), Aerogel Technologies (United States), Jios Aerogel (South Korea), Enersens (France), BASF (Germany), Cabot Corporation (United States), American Elements (United States), Green Earth Aerogel Technologies (Spain) and Guizhou Aerospace Industry Co Ltd (China) are some of the key players profiled in the study.
The Market for the Silica Aerogel is Fragmented with the Presence of Many Players. Leading Players Can Adopt Strategies Like a Merger, Acquisition, Expansion, New Product Launch, in Order to Gain Share Within the Market. Owing to the Growing Applications of Silica Aerogel, there are Growing Prospects for the New Players to Enter the Market Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Vendors will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Silica Aerogel market throughout the predicted period.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Silica Aerogel market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Silica Aerogel has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Growth in the Construction Sector Utilizing Silica Aerogel as a Lighter & Thinner Alternatives to Conventional Insulations
- Rise in the Need for Insulation in the Oil & Gas Industry Owing to Superior Thermal Resistance of Silica Aerogel
Market Trend
- Rising Investment in Research & Development Activities Linked With Silica Aerogel
Restraints
- High Capital Associated With the Manufacturing of Silica Aerogel
Opportunities
- There is an Increased Opportunity for the Usage of Silica Aerogel in the Defence Industry, Due to its Environmental Friendly Nature
- There are Prospects for Market Growth with the Adoption & Usage of Silica Aerogel in Automotive & Semi-Conductor Industry for its Light Weight Characteristic
Challenges
- The Sophisticated Procedures With the Installation & Maintenances of Production Facility May Pose a Challenge
- Unawareness About the Advantages of Silica Aerogel Over Other Materials